On the two sick calls I had during probation I got phone calls from the CPO checking up on me. Both sick outs were verified too, so I guess phone calls are standard for probies?

Back in the days of 737-200, I got called for a gs and so did the Capt. We show up for a 3 day, and he barfed To DCA and back to ATL. I was 100% solo. When we pulled into the gate in ATL, I said to him, either you or me are off the plane. He got up and called in sick.

I wouldn't say he was gracious but, he knew I was right. He should've never showed up. I didn't get sick from him.

You must be a treat to work with.

I know they routinely call on your first sick out as a new hire. Usually it's to make sure you understand the process.

Yep, the CPO is just trying to be helpful to make sure they "understand the process." Because I'm sure this wasn't discussed more than 100 times in INDOC. They know the sick pilot must be under the added stress of trying to figure out such a confusing "process"..."should I call in well when I'm well"...or "does the company assume I'm well for my next trip and I have to call in sick for each trip"???? It's just so confusing.

Thank goodness we have the CPO to help us "understand." After all, they're just trying to help, right?

I am as long as you don't show up sick.

25+ years and I got my first call this year! Guess I'm not using enough of my sick time!

your right

Please don't paint all us mentors with a broad stroke just because one mentor was giving you bad info. We stress with our new hires over and over that if you're sick, call in sick.

If he asks the FO for a rectal temperature, that would be clearly over the line.